Cubs sign first-round pick Simpson

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06/19/2010 - Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Cubs have signed their top pick of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft, pitcher Hayden Simpson, to an undisclosed contract.

Simpson, 21, was taken 16th overall in the first round.

The right-hander posted a 13-1 record with a 1.81 earned run average in 15 starts for Southern Arkansas University during his junior season. He struck out 131 batters in 99 1/3 innings.

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